| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.71 | 4.626% | $259.1691 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.40 | 5.297% | $218.386 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.58 | 6.874% | $158.7934 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.60 | 10.820% | $227.8459 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 5.494% | $259.779 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.60 | 6.701% | $78.5319 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.37 | 12.146% | $226.9499 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.51 | $1,429.4552 | $1,429.46 | $1,429.50 | $1,429.40 | |